Abstract
Noninvasive imaging techniques are emerging into the forefront of medical diagnostics and treatment monitoring. Both near- and mid-infrared imaging techniques have provided invaluable information in the clinical setting. Most in vivo biomedical applications of functional imaging use light in the near-infrared spectrum. The main advantage of the interaction of near-infrared light with tissue is increased penetration: light with wavelengths between 700 and 1100 nm passes through skin and other tissues better than visible light.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Medical Infrared Imaging |
Subtitle of host publication | Principles and Practices |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 19-1-19-32 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781439872505 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781439872499 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)